Program Objectives

Section 5310 Program - 
Provides federal funds to assist private, non-profit organizations and Indian Tribes to purchase vans or other vehicles for transporting the elderly and / or disabled persons. The program provides 80% of the cost of the vehicle with the local agency providing 22.5% matching funds as well as all cost of operating and maintaining the vehicle.

NACOG is responsible for coordinating the application process, including the prioritization of applications. Historically the Region has been awarded 3 to 4 vehicles annually. Once they are received, agencies operating them are required to maintain records of how they are used. NACOG staff visit each agency annually to collect this data and inspect the vehicles.

Section 5311 Program - 
Provides operating assistance for local governments, and Indian Tribes to provide transit for the general public. Capital assistance may also be provided under this program. NACOG annually reviews applications for consistency with the Regional Transit Development Plan.

Purpose

To participate in regional transit planning activities; and to coordinate and review transit funding applications.